Never the same dish twice
Ever since setting eyes on Joy the Baker’s triple berry cinnamon swirl bread and reading about her new Baking Bootcamp, hosted in partnership with King Arthur Flour, I wanted to join in on the fun. The goal of the program, according to Joy, is to learn the difference between the most popular flours and to simply get in the kitchen and bake. You don’t have to ask me twice! And, really, I just wanted to taste her cinnamon swirl bread for myself.
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I can’t remember the last time I bought a loaf of bread. After discovering Jim Lahey’s recipe for no-knead bread, there’s no reason for me to. The dough comes together in seconds and after an overnight rise, it’s ready to shape and bake….
I am a sucker for a good loaf of bread – and this is one good loaf of bread. It’s crispy and golden brown on the outside and incredibly soft and pillowy on the inside – the way challah bread should be. But what makes this challah unique are the hidden morsels of scallions and dried chili flakes rolled into the dough before it’s braided and baked….
I can’t believe it’s already May. April was a blur, which is why it’s taken me two weeks to post this hot cross buns meet cinnamon swirl bread recipe. I considered skipping it and then changed my mind – it’s too good not to share.* Easter may have come and gone, but this take on a traditional Good Friday treat can (and should) be enjoyed year-round….
I bought my first Le Creuset cast-iron Dutch oven about a year ago specifically so I could make Jim Lahey’s no-knead bread. Since then, I’ve used it to bake at least a dozen loaves, as well as simmer and braise various soups and stews. Looking back, I wish I had splurged on a Le Creuset earlier; it’s one of the best investments I’ve made when it comes to cookware….
Sometimes I’ll make something just because I think it’s pretty. Don’t get me wrong – I won’t attempt a recipe if I don’t think it will taste good, but it’s more fun to work on if the finished product has some eye appeal. Such was the case with these Finnish cinnamon rolls aka korvapuusti or “slapped ears.”…
